Let’s get inspired! It’s Thursday, so that means you’re here to link up your Inspiration Workshop post or be inspired by the links shared below. The community and linking and blog hopping that’s going on here each week is amazing, it makes me sooooo happy :]
THE PROMPT // This week’s prompt is FAVORITE SHOP. Ohhhh, I’m excited to check out your posts to see what shop you rate as #1!
MY INSPIRATION // So, I have a few favorite shops, tee hehe. I had a feeling when I selected this week’s prompt that I wouldn’t be able to share just one store. One local shop I LOVE is called Patina. They are a gift boutique and have the prettiest displays and items for sale. What attracts me to this garden-inspired display is the pops of green within all the cream and brown >>
Another “shop” I heart is YUM! kitchen & bakery. They have a great outside patio where no one will judge you for licking your fingers 3x once you eat a yummy cupcake. Plus they have a little deli, and of course those items are super delicious, too >>
Another favorite shop is… TARGET! Their clothes are so interchangeable, especially from season-to-season, which I love! This outfit is from last fall and — tee hehe — I know I’ll be wearing it soon. The weather has changed and it’s already super chilly out in the morning >>
PS. Last year was my first time wearing skinny jeans. Have you caved and bought yourself a pair yet? If you LOVE to wear boots in the fall & winter then you must try on a pair. Skinny jeans will change your life ;]
I keep a list of a local stores/cafe’s I want to check out and then share here on my blog, which is exciting! Do you make lists of shops you want to visit, too? ;]
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Share your blog post with us by linking up below. You have until Sunday to share your FAVORITE SHOP ~ have fun!
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Thanks Gussy! It’s like virtual window shopping this week :)
Love Patina. And Target. And skinny jeans. :) Haven’t tried Yum – I need to check it out! Sounds delicious!
yes! I keep a list of stores I want to visit (and restaurants, too) – I am so glad I’m not the only one ;)
I finally caved and bought some skinnies. I swore I would NEVER because I hated the way they made my feet look (if I wore flats or flip flips, my feet looked like clown feet!). But I finally gave in at the urging of my hubby because he said I looked so cute in them. Who could resist that compliment?? ;) Now I love them…wear them with boots, gladiator sandals, and maybe occasionally flip flops :)
Oh and Target?? I’m there like every.single.day. :)
Maggie, Have you ever been to the Round Barn up in Andover? I have not heard of Patina, but I have now!
I love Target, I have too cards: credit (that I use solely in need) & debit (that comes out of our checking account and we save 5% everytime we use it.) Seriously, makes me giggle on the times I’ve had to go to Walmart I’ll say do you guys have a debit card that saves you money like Target? No. Pity. Rob reminds me that 5% doesn’t even cover tax, but hey when you see one total and THEN see your total…okay I’m a dork! Have a great day!
Haha that “have you caved yet?” made me laugh! I haven’t “caved” yet on the jeans, although I admit I have tried on a few pairs because it seems it’s all I can find on the racks! I too thought I would never ever wear them, and as someone else said it does seem that they make your feet look huge! :) Still feel so strange in them, and haven’t found the right fit. To be truthful I hate shopping for clothes as it’s not super easy to find a good comfortable fit for me. Anyhow I agree wearing them with warm weather boots does sound appealing. :)
I must say you have some of the nicest shops in your city! Love myself a pair of skinny jean ;)
Ok, I know it’s over the river, but have you tried Cafe Latte?? Wow! I haven’t tried YUM! yet, but it’s now on my list. Patina rocks! And, Target, oh yes. I go there under the guise of getting my prescriptions filled and somehow walk out with a cartload every time!!
I LOVE Target! I challenged myself at the start of 2011 to only purchase my clothes from Target for the year… so far I have stuck to my challenge/goal. :) I also purchased my first pair of skinny jeans last winter. I do love them with boots! I hope to purchase another pair later this fall and I saw some fun boots that I think I just might need the other day at Target! :)
What about Barbette? Totally artsy chic and delish!!
And fun to share a table with Gussy at!! ;)
welll…your shop is one of my faves. but that’s a given ;)
and skinnies are going on my must-have Fall clothes list. <3
i have not tried skinny jeans. BUT i do have skinny capri’s from american eagle & the loft. I wear those with my boots in the winter/fall. you don’t have the bulk and no one knows they are capri’s!
also, the sweet lady in mackinac island accepted my “wholesale” prices and my aprons, make up bags and pillowcases will be in her shop!!!!
squeal! i had to share that with you, because i know you will rejoice and squeal with me in this accomplishment. it takes blood, sweat and tears and i know you have walked a similiar road!
Target is a “shop”? really? REALLY??
LOVE this series Maggie! I added my link – very inspired by Australian artists Inaluxe (I’m Australian too). Their retro artwork sold via their online store is sublime…I hope you guys like them too. I’m going to have fun checking out everyone’s fave stores, for sure :)
Karen xx